Ankle injury has slowed Schwenke

Titans rookie center Brian Schwenke only missed one game due to the ankle injury he suffered in early November, but he hasn’t been the same player since then.

Titans coach Mike Munchak said the ankle has continued to give Schwenke problems over his past five starts.

“When you’re his size, (the ankle injuries) don’t heal as quickly as you’d like, or you think you’re getting better and someone kicks it,” Munchak said. “I’d say he’s been pretty limited since he’s been playing. I think he’s playing through it. We’re trying to limit him in practice, but it’s hard to do that because he’s young and you want him getting reps.”

Schwenke’s mobility and strength have both clearly been impacted.

“You can tell the difference in the change of direction, the push at times,” Munchak said. “He has to reload with the ankle. It’s definitely hurt him, but he’s just going to get better and better as he plays more next year and the year after.”